MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 [LIVE]

Babyface

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 25, 1997)
• Original Release Date: November 25, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002C3Z
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,556 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Most of the free world now knows that Babyface writes the songs the whole world sings, but many may not be aware that he also sings them as well. This "unplugged" performance, which is decidedly anything but, gives a high five to Babyafce's often overlooked vocal skills and triumphantly allows him to reclaim some of the hits he gave to others. It's cool to hear 'face and his stellar group (along with guests Eric Clapton, Milestone and Shanice Wilson) rework "Breathe Again" or "Take a Bow." And the duet with Stevie Wonder, "How Come How Long," may be high drama, but like the rest of this CD, it warms the soul. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Soul's Best Producers/Singer-Songwriters Live., February 24, 2001

By	"musicnu" (Deerfield, IL) - See all my reviews

Babyface is one of the most prolific songwriters and producers in the contemporary soul market. This unplugged live performance is a wonderful showcase for Babyface to perform his own greatest hits. You may not be familiar with Babyface as an artist, but you will recognize most of the songs here because they were hits for a variety of soul artists. "Change the World", the Eric Clapton hit, opens the set with Clapton playing guitar. Clapton is among several guest artists including Stevie Wonder and K-Ci & JoJo among others. If you like Whitney Houston, you will like this CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars QUITE PERFECT!!, January 19, 2002

By	Serge Zeal (SPAIN) - See all my reviews

Best umplugged, best performance, the same beautiful, well-done babyface songs, and one more thing: babyface put it all together, as one, never falls, never decline. Quite perfect, five stars, and so, so, so warm!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome live album, July 29, 2005

By	koolrico (New York, U.S.) - See all my reviews

1. "Change The World" 10/10
2. "Talk To Me" 10/10
3. "Whip Appeal" 10/10
4. "Breathe Again" 10/10
5. "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" 10/10
6. "I'll Make Love to You" 9/10
7. "End of the Road" 9/10
8. "I Care About You" 10/10
9. "Day (You Gave Me a Son)" 9/10
10. "Gone Too Soon" 10/10
11. "How Come, How Long" 9.5/10

Shows his range as an singer/songwriter and proformer.